MonkeyTrick Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) Like a lot of you, I love the Streamliner's tone. My only problem is that I need to get more volume (as much as possible) and low end out of my rig for a new noise rock/metal project (It's been going through two well worn Peavey 115 BW cabs for the last few months). Which cabs would you recommend I look at to get the most out of this amp on a budget? Currently looking at second hand cabs, around £300-£500. I'd been pointed in the direction of an [url="http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/ashdown-neo-810-8x10-bass-speaker-cabinet"]Ashdown NEO 810[/url] which go for around £450 used (theres one for sale on [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/240352-ashdown-neo-810-bass-cab-ex-biffy-clyro-and-lilly-allen/page__p__2526243__hl__ashdown%20neo__fromsearch__1#entry2526243"]here[/url]) but an amp tech I spoke to through here told me I would lose a lot of the bottom end going down that route. Any suggestions for loud, affordable cabs to match this brilliant head? Edited August 20, 2014 by MonkeyTrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 how much bottom end do you need? schroder would be loud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Was going to say Schroeder too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I use a BF compact with my GB900 Streamliner, loud and plenty of bottom (cab not me!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Has anyone mentioned Barefaced or Schroeder yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I think you should go for a barefaced or a schroeder... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Bass frequencies (low end) on thier own can get lost in a loud and busy mix. The 810 will give you lots of low mids which are very good for punching through the band at volume. With low mids you'll hear yourself rather than just feeling your playing. Also, there's a Barefaced Big Twin T in the classifieds that should just crush a loud band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) Oh, here's an idea: Streamliner and Schroeder, or Streamliner and Barefaced! No, really: I had a 1515L with my Streamliner, and it worked very well - the low mid push of the cab tidied up the bottom end of the amp nicely, and sat very well in the mix, in kind of the same place a sealed 810 would. I also used a Super Twelve T with my Streamliner, which was very very loud indeed, and opened the sound out some more. I'd suggest the Big Twin T would, as has been said, crush the rest of the band... Edited August 20, 2014 by Muzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beorn Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 IMHO Streamliner and 15" cones is not the best match, at least in my personal experience. I used one with a 15" Tecamp and the volume was not that much, with a lot of basses that made everything a bit muddy (using a P bass). If you want volume and definition I would look for a 2x12, when I plug the head to my Berg AE212 (I know, not a budget thing unfortunately ) it really sounds great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I've paired it with the BF '69er (as has Bertbass) and it's a great match. Possibly the sealed cab controls the big low end, I don't know, but it sounds great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyTrick Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Great suggestions here. Shep's review has pretty much sold me on the [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Big Twin T[/font][/color]. I play a lot of small venues, sometimes without a p.a. and need to be able to shake the walls! Damn these are expensive, though! (the one on here is around £750) Have these ever seen the £500 mark used or would it be crazy to wait for one at that price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1408527692' post='2530989'] I've paired it with the BF '69er (as has Bertbass) and it's a great match. Possibly the sealed cab controls the big low end, I don't know, but it sounds great [/quote] What he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 If the on stage volume is so loud you need an 8x10 you need to turn down, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyTrick Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1408527692' post='2530989'] I've paired it with the BF '69er (as has Bertbass) and it's a great match. Possibly the sealed cab controls the big low end, I don't know, but it sounds great [/quote] This looks like a good solution if I cant get my hands on a Big Twin T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 The big twin t in the wanted section is mine. Can confirm it would crush the rest of the band. I've used a Carvin bx with it, a little Mark II and I'm currently using a Marcus miller pre with a peavey 1600w power amp and the volume has never needed to go halfway in any situation. It's usually between 2&3 with MM I've been using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterfire666 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 a used super 12 might be a little cheaper, i use one playing in a metal band and it is scary loud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Bergantino CN212 + Streamliner would be pretty loud too. Reported to be about 4 x 10" loud on Talkbass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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